Electric motors for gable- and roof-mounted attic fans

The recalled electric motor's safety cutoff may pose a risk of short circuit and fire hazard while in use. sold at Various stores and wholesalers nationwide, including ABC Supply, Lowe's, and Beacon, in-store and online from August 2003 – December 2013 for about $74.

What you are looking at

Sample Roof-Mounted Attic Fan with Recalled Electric Motor

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Affected model numbers

DOW-136-0-34-XIN DOW-136-0-26-XIN DOW-136-0-40-XIN DOW-136-0-40-XIN-3

Why it was recalled

The recalled electric motor's safety cutoff may pose a risk of short circuit and fire hazard while in use.

159

Incident reports to the firm

Injuries reported

SaferProducts.gov reports

The firm has received 159 reports of incidents related to the recalled attic fan motors involving burning or fire. No injuries have been reported.

The official remedy

Remedy type: refund

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric motors and contact Air Vent for a refund. Consumers will be asked to fill out the online registration and verification form with photos of the recalled attic fan motor. Upon confirmation that the consumer has a recalled attic fan motor, the consumer will receive a refund.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 2.9 million

Made inChina

Sold atVarious stores and wholesalers nationwide, including ABC Supply, Lowe's, and Beacon, in-store and online

Sales periodAugust 2003 – December 2013

PriceAbout $74

How to reach the firm

Phone

877-247-4878

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET

Recall page

https://powermaxmotorrecall.expertinquiry.com

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